Travis Kelce turned heads on Saturday afternoon as he stepped off the Kansas City Chiefs’ plane in Atlanta, dressed in an all-black ensemble that had fans buzzing. While the Chiefs tight end was focused on helping his team secure a 3-0 start in their Sunday Night Football matchup against the Falcons, many fans were convinced his outfit had a deeper meaning—possibly a subtle nod to his girlfriend, Taylor Swift.
The Chiefs are looking to continue their winning streak, but as game day approaches, it remains unclear if Swift will be in attendance to maintain her perfect record of supporting Kelce in person this season. Though she was spotted in New York having dinner with her friend Gigi Hadid on Saturday, fans haven’t ruled out the possibility of her flying to Georgia in time for the game.
In the meantime, Swift’s fans—known as Swifties—were quick to analyze Kelce’s bold outfit choice. The Chiefs’ media team captured video of Kelce stepping off the plane dressed in a sleek all-black ensemble: a black t-shirt under a blazer, matching black pants, slip-on sandals, and a cap emblazoned with the words “He got game.” He completed the look with a black bag in hand, and the fashion statement immediately set social media ablaze.
Fans couldn’t help but draw a connection between Kelce’s outfit and Swift’s Reputation era, when she famously sported all-black attire during her sold-out 2017 world tour. Swifties flooded the comments section of the Chiefs’ post with references to the Reputation album, with one fan writing, “Big reputation,” a nod to one of Swift’s iconic lyrics. Another chimed in with, “Who’s afraid of little old Travvy… you should be,” further fueling the speculation that Kelce’s look was a tribute to his girlfriend.
However, not everyone was sold on the fit. Some fans weren’t as fond of Kelce’s laid-back style, particularly his choice of slip-on sandals. “Ewww, he blew it with that outfit. Those pants and shoes got to go,” one commenter noted, while another asked, “Why is he wearing slippers?”
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Despite the mixed reviews, Kelce remains focused on football. The Chiefs enter their Week 3 showdown with a 2-0 record, but it hasn’t been smooth sailing. Last week, they narrowly escaped with a win against the Bengals, thanks to a last-second field goal from kicker Harrison Butker. Kelce, who has had a relatively quiet start to the season, will be looking to make a bigger impact at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, whether Swift is in the stands or not.
Swift has attended both of the Chiefs’ games so far this season, maintaining a perfect attendance record, sparking speculation about her potential appearance in Atlanta.
With her schedule reportedly clear, many expect her to make a last-minute trip to support Kelce.
The Chiefs will head to Los Angeles next week to face the Chargers before returning home for a Week 5 matchup against the New Orleans Saints.
As Kelce continues to balance his high-profile relationship and his on-field performance, fans will be watching both his wardrobe and his play closely in the coming weeks.
